An early American music tradition gets a major update — and a younger audience

By Laura Atkinson

Published September 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM EDT

An old religiously inspired songbook that uses shape notes for people who can't read music got a major update and is attracting younger singers.

Laura Atkinson

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